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Serves: 4
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You can make the Cilantro Pesto ahead of time and keep it covered in the refrigerator. It will keep up to 3 days.
Cilantro Pesto (see recipe)
6 ounces uncooked fettuccini pasta
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup 1-inch diagnal slices asparagus spears (4 ounces)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (3 ounces)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
Cilantro Pesto
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro
Prepare Cilantro Pesto. Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package. While fettuccine is cooking, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Cook asparagus, mushrooms and onion in oil 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until asparagus is crisp-tender; reduce heat. Stir in chicken. Heat through; remove from heat. Add hot fettuccine and pesto to skillet; toss. Serve immediately.
Cilantro Pesto
Place all ingredients in blender or food processor in the order listed. Cover and blend on medium speed, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until almost smooth.
1 Serving: Calories 375 (Calories from Fat 155); Fat 17g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 180mg; Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 4g); Protein 25g.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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